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Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns Toronto Raptors'?

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment owns the team. MLSE also owns Toronto FC's NHL team, Toronto FC's MLS team, and the Toronto Argonauts CFL team.

Which was the Raptors' best year?

The 2019 championship season was the Toronto Raptors' greatest year. The Raptors won the NBA Championship for the first time in their history. It was an exciting and memorable season. The team posted a 58-24 record during the regular season, with Kawhi Leonard named Finals MVP. They beat the Golden State Warriors six times to win the title.

In 2013, the Toronto Raptors changed their front office, replacing then-general manager Bryan Colangelo with Masai Ujiri. This change would bring a new era to the franchise and make them one of NBA's best teams.

Under Ujiri, the Raptors enjoyed a resurgence, reaching the playoffs in 2014 for the first time since 2008. They've won five division titles and had their best season yet in 2018. Ujiri was also able to make a risky yet successful trade that sent DeMar DeRozan from the San Antonio Spurs to get Kawhi Leonard.

The Raptors had a phenomenal 2019, winning their first conference crown and making it to NBA finals. They defeated the Golden State Warriors in six games.

Ujiri's tenure with the Raptors has been a resounding success, and he should be credited with changing the team's fortunes. The Raptors are now among the best in the NBA and look poised for greatness for the future.

The 2019 championship season, which was undoubtedly the best in Raptors history, will be a lasting memory.

Ujiri and other members of the Toronto Raptors team should keep their eyes on the future and work hard to create a winning culture that supports both players and employees. With continued dedication to excellence, the future looks bright for this team. The 2019 Toronto Raptors championship season set the standard. Now it's up for Ujiri to build on that success with his team.

When was the Raptors' first game?

On November 3, 1995, the Raptors played their first regular season against the New Jersey Nets at the SkyDome. Alvin Robertson scored his first points in franchise history. 33,306 people were there. The Raptors defeated Nets 94-79% with contributions from Damon Stoudamire (with 10 points and 10 assists) as well Robertson (30pts).

Vancouver ever had a team in the NBA?

Vancouver does NOT have a NBA team. The Vancouver Grizzlies were the city's basketball team from 1995 to 2001. In 2001, they moved to Memphis Tennessee. Vancouver's basketball fans now support the Toronto Raptors. They are the closest NBA franchise to the city. In addition, other professional basketball teams play in and around the Greater Vancouver Area, such as the BC Tigers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League and the Vancouver Volcanoes of the International Basketball League. Several amateur and semi-professional teams also play in various local leagues.

Vancouver offers many recreational options for fans to enjoy their favorite sport, aside from basketball. Vancouver Grizzlies Alumni Association is a group that aims at connecting former players with one another and raising awareness about basketball in British Columbia. This association organizes events like viewing parties for Raptors games or clinics to help young athletes develop their game.

Although the Grizzlies have left Vancouver, the city's love and passion for basketball is not diminishing. The community continues to support the sport in numerous ways. Vancouverites are still passionate about basketball and continue to support the many initiatives of former players and other organizations that promote basketball in the city.

What was the first season for the Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors lost 21 games in their first season. The 1995-1996 Toronto Raptors season was the inaugural season of the Toronto Raptors in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Raptors joined the league as one of two expansions teams, along with Vancouver Grizzlies. It was also a first NBA season that was played outside of the United States.

Isiah Thomas, an All-Star pointguard and former Detroit Pistons legend became the team’s General Manager. He was a key contributor to the draft that resulted in Damon Stoudamire being named Rookie of Year. They also traded for Tracy Murray and Oliver Miller. Thomas also introduced a brand new primary logo, featuring a play by basketball dinosaur and new pinstripe jerseys with the logo. The Raptors also added red and purple to their color scheme.

Brendan Malone, new head coach for the Raptors, made his debut on November 3 against the New Jersey Nets at SkyDome. The Raptors lost their next seven contests.

Murray was second in scoring with 16.2 points per game. He also led the team with 151 three point field goals. Miller contributed 12.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.4 stoles to the team. Robertson contributed 9.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and four assists per game from the bench.

Despite having one the worst records in league, their attendance was excellent, at an average of over 17283 per game at SkyDome, now Rogers Centre.

Who are the top five per-game scorers in the Raptor's history?

Kawhi Leonard is the highest scorer on the team with 26.6 points per game, followed by Vince Carter with 23.4, Mike James with 20.3, Chris Bosh with 20.2, and DeMar DeRozan with 19.7 points per game, respectively.

Statistics

As predicted by analysts, the team easily secured a berth in the 2001 NBA playoffs with a franchise-high 47 wins. (en.wikipedia.org)
Thomas named Raptors' GM NBA superstar to have 10% stake in the new franchise". (en.wikipedia.org)
By 2018, estimated the Raptors were worth $1.4 billion, 12th in the NBA. (en.wikipedia.org)
In November of the 1996–97 season, Bitove sold his ownership interest in the team to Slaight for $65 million after Slaight had activated a shotgun clause in their partnership agreement,[32][33] giving Slaight 79 percent control of the team, [34] (en.wikipedia.org)
After Thomas attempted to execute a letter of intent with Slaight to purchase the team failed, he resigned from his position in November and sold his 9 percent stake in the team to Slaight. (en.wikipedia.org)

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How To

How to get to a Toronto Raptors game from your location

Toronto Raptors games are at Air Canada Centre. (ACC) is located in downtown Toronto Ontario, Canada. TTC's subway system can take you to ACC. Union Station takes about 30 minutes to get to ACC. Bay Street station is closest to ACC.

Bay street station should be used if Union Station is your destination. From there, you can follow the signs to ACC. If you arrive at ACC from another direction, please follow the signs to Bay Street station.

Follow signs to the ACC starting at Bay Street Station.

The venue is accessible for people with disabilities. For those with disabilities, there are designated seating areas. Sign language interpretation is also available at the ACC.

There is no parking fee at the ACC. There is however limited street parking nearby.

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